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Diary Entries: Harold Henry Abbott

Enlistment: 10th March 1915

I can not believe I have actually done it. I have officially enlisted myself to fight for Australia in the war two days ago, it still quite has not sunken in what I have done. To be quite honest I was reluctant in my mind to do it at first. Reason being is I am quite comfortable back home with my job of being a Brushmaker. But I knew that if I did not enlist myself my family would have been delivered a white feather. Which is symbolic and means that I am a coward for not going to war. Another thing that pushed me was that my younger brother, Norman has enlisted himself to fight in the war and I did not want to look like his coward older brother. I have to remain in high spirits though, at least I get the opportunity to see a part of the world that I may never get the opportunity to see again.

Embarking: 15th May 1915 …show more content…
I am currently in high spirits and a positive mindset which I am quite surprised about. To be honest I am excited to begin the fighting and represent my country with pride and do not regret my decision of enlisting myself at all. I hope that it brings my parents back home pride that I will help defend our country. The boat I have embarked on is named HMAT Euripides. The ship is massive and something that I have never seen quite before. Due to its size you can barley feel the current or waves outside, but to be quite honest the trip is going very slowly. I have made a few friends aboard. Their names are Jack and George. They are great lads and fun to be around as they are constantly cracking jokes. I am extremely excited for everything to begin. I also believe that Jack, George and I will all be fighting in the same place together which is
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